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2017 is underway, and the minimum wage will rise in a number of states. Unless otherwise noted, the following minimum wage rates (per hour) are scheduled
to become effective on January 1, 2017:
Alaska: $9.80
Arizona: $10.00
Arkansas:... Read more →

You’re safe. For now. From this particular piece of legislation.
2017 is rapidly coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t more legislative news pertaining to the Affordable Care Act and your taxes and potential
penalties. However, there is some good news. The Senate passed... Read more →

In 2015, new Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) employer reporting requirements relating to the PPACA went into effect. The IRS recently released updated
and modified Forms for the 2016 filings that are due in 2017. You may recall from last year, that there are two separate types of... Read more →

In the news recently, stories of exploitation of immigrant workers in the construction business generated widespread reaction from readers who are very
interested in the issues facing workers these days, especially with new wage laws and other legislation. While opinions range widely on... Read more →

This year, more pieces of the Affordable Care Act came into play, and here are several things you need to know as you are closing out 2016.
Transition Relief Expiration, Penalty Increases Among Notable Items
As employers continue to receive Health Insurance Marketplace notices and file appeals... Read more →

The Obama administration on Wednesday, May 18th announced the final details of new labor rules to increase the salary cutoff for overtime pay. Although
the plan was outlined a year ago and employers have several months to comply, many say the change will be a challenge to... Read more →

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is moving forward with a new regulatory rule that would expand electronic recordkeeping requirements
for workplace injuries and illnesses and make such records publicly available, despite consistent objections from employers and their advocates.
Things to know:
White... Read more →

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